Ranger power window reset

I've got a 2021 Ford Ranger with a diesel engine and 121043 km on the clock. I recently replaced the battery, and now the power windows won't work. None of the window switches respond. I scanned for errors, and there's a 'window regulator initialization unsuccessful' error stored. Is this something common after a battery change? I've checked the fuses, and they seem fine. What else could it be?

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Sounds like the window regulator lost its settings. Did you try resetting it? Some cars need a specific procedure after a battery disconnect. Maybe try holding the window switch up for a few seconds after the window is fully closed.

Thanks for the suggestion! How exactly do I reset the window regulator? Is there a specific sequence or something? I tried holding the switch as you suggested, but no luck. Do I need to disconnect the battery again, or is there another trick?

Yeah, it definitely sounds like the regulator. If the switch trick didn't work, it might need a proper reset with diagnostic tools. That usually means a trip to the workshop, unfortunately.

Okay, thanks for the help! I took it to the shop, and they confirmed it needed a reset after the battery change. Cost me 290€ to get it sorted. Annoying, but at least it's fixed now.

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